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Proc 8971ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8971

Older Americans Month, 2013

This proclamation designates May 2013 as Older Americans Month, calling on Americans to honor older Americans' contributions. It describes ongoing administration efforts to support seniors through volunteer programs, healthcare access, employment opportunities, and protecting Medicare and Social Security, but contains no binding policy directives or new programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 26225

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2013 designated as Older Americans Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No concrete policy commitments; references to Medicare/Social Security protection are rhetorical, not operational
Proclamation 8971: Older Americans Month, 2013 · Executive Orders